Florida weather in March
There's a real gradient across Florida in March: 81° afternoons in Fort Myers, 71° in Destin.
Based on 14 weather stations. Fourteen stations, Key West to Pensacola — enough to see the state’s real gradient, which on winter nights puts the Panhandle some twenty degrees below the Keys.
Atlantic Coast
Highs 74–81°, nights 55–66°, and 2.4–3.6 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 81° / 66° | 4 | Ocean finally warm, sidewalks finally loud. |
| Fort Lauderdale | 80° / 66° | 3 | Peak crowd, peak color — the water has caught up. |
| Daytona Beach | 76° / 55° | 5 | Warming fast, and every motel is booked. |
| St. Augustine | 74° / 55° | 5 | Spring arrives early here, with a wet edge. |
The Keys
Highs near 80°, nights around 69°, and 1.5 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West | 80° / 69° | 3 | Warm enough to swim without a running start. |
Gulf Coast
Highs 77–81°, nights 58–61°, and 1.9–2.9 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 78° / 59° | 3 | The month everything happens outdoors, and it should. |
| Clearwater | 77° / 59° | 3 | Bright and warm, with the causeway at a crawl. |
| Sarasota | 78° / 58° | 4 | Sun, sand, and traffic backed up over the bridge. |
| Fort Myers | 81° / 60° | 3 | Blue skies, ballparks, and the Gulf turning swimmable. |
| Naples | 80° / 61° | 2 | Warm water at last, shared with the whole town. |
Central Florida
Highs near 79°, nights around 56°, and 3.0 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 79° / 56° | 4 | Pool-warm by lunch, parade-cool by dinner. |
The Panhandle
Highs 71–73°, nights 52–54°, and 4.7–5.3 in of rain in a typical March.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destin | 71° / 54° | 5 | Spring break arrives before the water is ready. |
| Panama City Beach | 73° / 52° | 6 | Busy sand, chilly surf, and a long, bright day. |
| Pensacola | 72° / 53° | 6 | Warming up, still soaking — spring is a negotiation. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.